Inpatient Coding Specialist II (Remote) $5K Sign on bonus for Experienced Coders

Description:

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for Experienced Coders

* Candidates residing outside of Ohio are preferred to have prior Coding Experience 

Responsible for accurately and timely coding patient encounters independently following established coding, CMS regulations and hospital guidelines.   Reviews outpatient (ASU/OBS) and/or inpatient medical records, accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information following coding guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties\:

1. Reviews complex medical records to identify sequence, code diagnoses and procedures according to established coding, CMS and hospital guidelines. 
   • Responsible for accurately coding outpatient ASU/OBS or inpatient encounters. 
   • Maintains productivity and quality rate according to established standards.
   • Supports Clinical Documentation Improvement program.
   • Ensures optimal DRG and/or ASC/APC/APG assessment.
   • Works within UH Billing time frames.
   • Maintains updated knowledge of guidelines and regulations affecting the UHHS Coding Department.
   • Assists with other responsibilities as needed

Education

Associates degree required. Preferably in HIM.  Bachelor's degree preferred.

Required Certifications 

One of the following coding certifications required\:  CPC, CCS,  RHIT, or RHIA

Experience

2+ years ICD-10 CM, PCS and/or CPT coding experience preferred.  Medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology knowledge required.